Whiskey Cube glass – uran
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This exceptional Whiskey Cube glass by Czech artist and designer Lukáš Houdek is a sculptural object that bridges architecture and fine glassmaking. Inspired by the minimalist rigor of Adolf Loos and Le Corbusier, it features a powerful cubic form softened with refined hand-engraved detailing—each piece is made by hand, making it subtly unique.
The glass is crafted from uranium glass—a material historically prized for its distinctive glow under UV light and delicate lime-green hue. Today, uranium glass is rare and coveted by collectors for its aesthetic and nostalgic qualities, adding both visual intrigue and historic reference to this design object.
Produced in a limited edition, each glass is individually blown and engraved by artisans at HG ATELIER DESIGN in the Czech Republic. Whether used for sipping whiskey or displayed as a collectible piece, this object embodies craftsmanship, heritage, and playful artistic sensibility.
About the designer: Lukáš Houdek graduated from the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague. He co-runs HG ATELIER DESIGN with Filip Houdek. His work spans design and fine art, often involving traditional materials, pop-cultural references, and a strong sense of humor. He seeks to give soul to objects and transform them into beloved companions.
| Designer | Lukáš Houdek |
| Dimensions | 9 × 10.5 cm |
| Material | Hand-blown and engraved uranium glass |
| Edition | Limited edition |
Additional parameters
| Category: | Glasses |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 0.7 kg |
| Categories: | kitchen & tableware, glasses |
| Price range: | €200 – €400 |
| Products: | glasses, whiskey glasses |
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Lukáš Houdek (*1988) is a Czech glass artist whose work is defined by humour, playfulness and a surprising lightness rarely associated with such a serious material as glass. A graduate of the UMPRUM Glass Studio under Rony Plesl, his sculptures and objects are instantly recognisable for their distinctive character and bold creative approach.
Houdek moves freely between artistic expression and design, exploring themes of pop culture, parody and material experimentation. He embraces both traditional and innovative techniques, often pushing the technical and visual boundaries of contemporary glassmaking.
After his studies, Houdek worked at Moser before contributing to the development of HG Atelier, the glass studio founded by his brother Filip. Together, they create bespoke lighting objects for private interiors and also run the Houdek.Art project, which connects glass design with the world of super sports cars. Houdek collaborates closely with designer Yulin Huang, currently associated with Lasvit.
His work has been exhibited widely — in Hong Kong, Prague, Paris, Milan, New York, Nový Bor, Taipei and many other cities. He has participated in symposia, group exhibitions and notable design festivals, including Designblok, Maison & Objet and the International Glass Symposium in Nový Bor.
Houdek represents a new generation of glassmakers who bring humour, experimentation and contemporary visual culture into the medium, expanding its expressive potential while maintaining strong craftsmanship.